2026/2027 Foreign Language Teacher

Erie 1 BOCES; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Enterprise Charter School in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Foreign Language Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. A Bachelor's Degree in Education, Foreign Language, or a related field is required, with NYS certification preferred.

The teacher will deliver engaging world language instruction to K–8 students, using data-driven methods to close achievement gaps and promote global awareness. Competitive salary starts at $50,000 with progression based on certifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Education, Foreign Language, or related field.
• Ability to develop engaging, culturally responsive lessons.
• Experience with formative and summative assessments.
• NYSED LOTE standards knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Teach Foreign Language to K–8 students in a Buffalo, NY charter school.
• Design culturally responsive lessons to promote language acquisition and global awareness.
• Assess and monitor student progress using data to inform instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, and the community to support equity and achievement.

Skills

World languages expertise

Assessment literacy

Data-driven instruction

Urban education experience

NYS LOTE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree preferred

New York State certification preferred

Job description

Enterprise Charter School (ECS) Overview

Enterprise is a public charter school in Buffalo, New York educating children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 2003, ECS is committed to "Engaging young minds through projects and partnerships." We pursue our mission through our Charter's key design elements, with our primary focus on highly engaging project-based learning, comprehensive arts education, and individualized instruction for enrichment and acceleration. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and engage a variety of partners to support our students academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.

Enterprise Charter School is seeking a Foreign Language Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. The ideal candidate must possess, at minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Foreign Language, or a related field.

School-wide Competencies

• Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity.
• Accountable for students' success and believes Enterprise's students must receive the highest quality education possible in order to close the achievement gap.
• Relentless commitment to the mission of educating Enterprise's students.
• Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Serves as an advocate for racial equity with colleagues, parents, students, community members, and external stakeholders to promote equity in education and close the achievement gap.
• Demonstrates a racial equity mindset through awareness of biases and leads with a racial equity lens.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in impacting K-8 students in urban schools and communities.
• Academic expertise in world languages and cultures.
• Understanding of formative and summative assessments.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Skills in analyzing and using data to make instructional and behavioral decisions.
• Experience, knowledge, and background related to NYS Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English (LOTE).
• Ability to develop engaging, culturally responsive lessons that promote language acquisition and global awareness.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• New York State certification in the applicable foreign language area preferred.

Enterprise Charter School offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and is a member of the NYS Teacher Retirement System. Position starts at $50,000, with higher rates based on certifications and experience.

Enterprise Charter School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

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